From Pete Townshend to Big Country - Tony Butler Tells HIS Story!

He played alongside Pete Townshend. He helped shape the sound of Big Country. He was offered a spot in The Pretenders—but turned it down. Now, Tony Butler tells his story in this exclusive interview! From working with rock legends to witnessing the highs and lows of the music industry, Tony shares untold stories about his incredible career. 🎶 ✅ How he got his start in music ✅ The life-changing call that led him to Big Country ✅ Why he turned down The Pretenders ✅ What it was like working with Pete Townshend on Empty Glass ✅ The pressures of fame and the struggles within Big Country ✅ His new music, life after the band, and his mission to support Parkinson’s research 0:00 Intro & Guitar Collection 2:51 Rocking for Parkinson's Disease 7:45 Early Days & Inspiration 12:10 Forming Big Country 15:18 Playing with Pete Townshend 17:15 The Pretenders Wanted Me 19:57 Steve Lilywhite - The GENIUS 22:35 Regret at not Breaking America Big 27:35 The Seer 29:33 Bizarre "Peace In Our Time" 37:39 Stuart Adamson 40:44 The 2007 Reunion 47:29 New Solo Album 53:06 Tony's Favourite Big Country Song #BigCountry #PeteTownshend #ClassicRock #TonyButler